Getting Down to Business®

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 – Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com. Program podcast’s available on iTunes, GDTB.Biz or Waconsult.com. Like Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult.

IN THE NEWSdoes anybody really cARE?Economic News Summary December 2012Normally optimistic Dave is feeling pessimistic due to the consequences of our self-imposed economic quagmire. There appears to be an overwhelming number of voters who do not; either care or understand the damage being done to our vibrant economy. My generation, it does make me feel much, much …older, learned firsthand about the evils and cost of too much government i.e. the great depression, Nazi Germany and Communist Russia. How do you feel? I’d love to hear your thoughts email [email protected].

PROGRAM TOPICNicole Dunne along with friends and family started an exercise business called Core Pilates. Listen as Nicole tells the origin of Pilates and how they came to start their business. This is another great business start-up story. Find out more by visiting CorePilatesAK.com.

MARKETING MATTERSAdrienne Wilkerson and Jennifer Christensen, Beacon Media + Marketing, in the spirit of the New Year give us their 5 Steps towards Social Media Success on Facebook in 2013. Listen for their great advice. More advice is available at Beaconmm.com.

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 – Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult.

IN THE NEWSSTALLED CROWDFUNDING RULES LEAVE BUSINESS PLANS ON ICEThe JOBS Act approved in April of this year contained a provision that would allow “equity crowdfunding” allowing small and medium-size businesses to sell stock in their companies online. The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not written the rules so that selling can begin. Dave feels that equity crowdfunding is a great idea and would spur small business expansion and the jobs that go along with this growth. It is disappointing to hear that the process is behind schedule. Read the entire article @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter.

PROGRAM TOPICThe Alaska economy receives $5 billion annually by selling goods and services on international markets. Everything from seafood to engineering services is sold to our trading partners. The good news is that we have plenty of resources to meet current and future demand. Government regulations at all levels are hindering growth. Greg Wolf and Rada Khadjinova discuss the regulation issue and how you can hel flatten the process. Send your questions or comments to [email protected].

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 – Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult.

IN THE NEWSHow to Audit-Proof Your BusinessAudits are stressful, listen as Dave gives four ways to reduce the stress and protect your business from the scrutiny of Uncle Sam. The odds of being audited by the IRS are on the rise, thanks to dwindling tax revenues and stepped-up enforcement efforts. The IRS increased the number of returns it audited by nearly 11 percent in 2010. Thorough recordkeeping and these four steps will help prepare you in the event of an audit. Read the entire report @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter.

PROGRAM TOPICThis Getting Down to Business® combines our monthly Business Risk Management segment and Tech Talk into a single program. Chris Pobieglo, Business Risk Management expert and Russ Ball, Information Technology expert gives great end of year tips. Whether your business is on a calendar year, ends December 31st, or a fiscal year any other date Chris, Russ & Dave have some great advice on ways to close out the old year and begin a new year. Send your questions or comments to [email protected].

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 – Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult.

IN THE NEWSSmall-Business Owner Confidence Plunges More than Five PointsThe National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its November Small Business Optimism Index and the results, one of the lowest optimism readings in the survey’s history. The small-business community exhibited an overwhelmingly negative response to the presidential election through a dramatic drop in owner confidence. Listen as Dave summarizes the index. Read the entire report @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter.

PROGRAM TOPICListen a Steve Ribuffo, Deputy Port Director with the Port of Anchorage gives us a look behind the scenes at port operations. Steve is very engaging and provides some great information. Visit their website at www.PortofAnchorage.org.

GO IT ALONEListen as Geoff Burch, Author & Business Expert takes us through his newest book “Self-Made Me”. “Show Me The Money”, chapter 6, is a must read if you are thinking about going it alone. Geoff would love to hear your comments or questions [email protected].

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 – Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult.

IN THE NEWS4 types of markets, 4 ways to gauge themHow can you gauge the market’s demand for your startup without marketing funds & pricey tools? Find out what the trick is in this question and the 4 market types. Listen as Dave summarizes this article. Read the entire article @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter.

PROGRAM TOPICWhile Anchorage is not the center of the entertainment world it does have promoters. Listen as RC Woodson owner of Top Shelf Entertainment talks about his career. Anchorage may not be able to book A list entertainers we do have a viable entertainment market with lots of talent of our own.

MARKETING MATTERSAdrienne Wilkerson and Jennifer Christensen the principles of Beacon Media + Marketing discuss marketing and what lead them to team up. Feel the passion Adrienne and Jennifer bring to the program and the field of marketing. Join them for they dispense marketing wisdom; discuss the changing marketing business model monthly during future “Marketing Matters” segments. Visit Beaconmm.com for more information.

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 – Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult.

IN THE NEWSMANY GADGETS, MANY RISKSSmall companies are giving their employees a lot of leeway with gadgets. Letting workers use personal laptops, tablets and cellphones on the job. This policy has tremendous upside but there is a cost. Listen as Dave summarizes this timely article. Read the entire article @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter.

PROGRAM TOPICWhat does the United Way do? You may be pleasantly surprised at their mission in Anchorage. Michele Brown, President of United Way of Anchorage discusses their mission with Dave. They do a great job of establishing goals and most of all tracking performance. If you have any questions or comments direct your email to Christine Gire [email protected].

TECH TALKIt is fairly easy to determining the hardware and software needed to accomplish your company’s goals. Training is an often overlooked part of this process. Listen as Russell Ball, IT Expert, makes the case for proper training. Russell would like to hear from you. Send comments, opinions, or questions to [email protected].

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 - Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult.

IN THE NEWSif you want to beat ‘em, learn from’em firstYour future competitors have a lot to teach youSound research for your new business starts with looking closely at your competitors. Dave ran across an article with some great tips on how to research competitors. Read the entire article @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter.

PROGRAM TOPICHow would you pay for your college education? Listen to Chelsey Homan’s story. She started a business ran it for five years sold it and is now working for a social media startup as a Vice President. The amazing thing is that she is still under 25. This is a great story. If you have any questions or comments direct your email to [email protected].

Business Risk ManagementChris Pobieglo discusses the importance of year-end financial statements to the risk management side of any business. Listen as Chris provides great reasons why to consider risk management and not simply tax consequences when developing financial statements. Chris would like to hear from you. Send comments, opinions, or questions to [email protected] .

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 - Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult.

IN THE NEWSSmall Business Optimism Ticks Up SlightlyBut Uncertainty about Future Business Conditions Reaches Record HighListen as Dave summarizes the latest NFIB index. While up slightly the overall index remains at recessionary levels and continues to set low records. Read the entire article @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter.

PROGRAM TOPICListen as Jeff Pantages, over 30 years in investment management, talk’s investment philosophy. His 6 point philosophy is available to the Getting Down to Business® audience. If you have any questions or comments direct your email to [email protected].

GO IT ALONEGeoff Burch is hanging loose and talking about his latest book “Self-Made Me”. What are the differences in business models between a taxi cab owner and an end table maker? Learn from Geoff why knowing the difference is important. Let Geoff know what you think, send comments, opinions, or questions to [email protected].

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 - Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult.

IN THE NEWSLOOMING TAX HIKE MOTIVATESOWNERS TO SELLWhy you should sell your business before the end of 2012. Listen as Dave gives discusses a Texas small business owner who is selling his business before the year-end. A 9% increase in capital gains taxes. This business owner figures it would take another 4 years of steady growth to offset higher taxes. Read the entire article @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter.

PROGRAM TOPICEvan Rose was not particularly interested in taking over his dad’s business. Listen as he tells the story of how and why he changed his mind. His story is another truly Alaskan business story with a great ending. Let us know what you think send comments, opinions, or questions to [email protected].

MARKETING MATTERSListen as Amanda Cullen, Small Business Marketing Expert, updates us on the “Google Display Network. She nails it again with a great description and a practical example on how to use. Let Amanda know what you think send comments, opinions, or questions to [email protected].

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 - Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult.

IN THE NEWSEconomic News Summary October 2012Economic HeadwindsListen as Dave gives his summary and grade for our economy. In only three days we will be voting in the most important election of our life time. In Alaska we have the unique opportunity to make big changes in our state’s legislative body. On a state level we will be voting on 59 out or 60 seats of our legislative body. Meanwhile on a national basis we are faced with an economy that is limping along. Voters face a dramatic choice between the Obama Administration and a stagnant economy or a Romney Administration who will unleash our economy. Read the entire article @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter.

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Our program today takes a look at the upcoming election and how it can impact small business owners. Listen as Chris Pobielgo, Business Risk Management, and Russ Ball, Tech Talk, both small business owners; join Dave in a discussion about their opinion of the upcoming election. You may be surprised by their opinions. Let us know what you think send comments, opinions, or questions to